Illumination and Visualization Method and System

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/706,061 filed Oct. 11, 2024, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

The present invention relates generally to visual aid devices such as monocular systems, binocular systems, or loupes.

Visual aid devices may be used for tasks requiring an enhanced field of view, increased magnification, or increased focus. Such visual aid devices may include monocular and binocular systems such as through-the-lens loupes or in-front-of-the-lens loupes. Visual aid devices such as these may be particularly useful for medical professionals, scientists, professors, students, jewelers, gemologists, hobbyists, or the like.

The present application provides embodiments of an improved visual aid device that delivers enhanced performance, lighting, and/or integrated video systems. The improved visual aid device may be secured to existing visual aid devices such as loupe glasses to increase functionality and performance. Alternatively, the methods and devices described herein may be utilized when constructing as an all-in-one loupe device having enhanced performance, lighting, and/or integrated video.

According to an embodiment, a lighting and visualization system may comprise a chassis comprising a first portion, a second portion, and a camera mounting channel extending along the first portion, an LED board comprising a plurality of LEDs, a mounting ring comprising a plurality of openings, a plurality of lenses, each of the plurality of lenses installed within a respective opening of the mounting ring to align a respective lens with a respective LED of the LED board, where the LED board and the mounting ring are installed within a cavity of the second portion of the chassis, and at least one camera installed on the chassis proximate the camera mounting channel, where the first portion of the chassis is configured to attach to an ocular of a visual aid device to provide improved lighting and visualization for the visual aid device.

The system and methods of the current application may increase user efficiency and workflow in clinical settings and other industries by integrating a controllable illumination arrangement to loupe lenses. The illumination may be applied directly at the point of view and the field of view, emanating from the periphery of the lenses. Moreover, the system and method may also incorporate a stereo video feed for loupe lenses that may replicate a user's visual point of view. This may facilitate real-time sharing of the user's perspective, which can improve peripheral activities such as audits, educational workflows, workflow documentation, and other display applications.

The foregoing and other features of the application are described below with reference to the drawings.

1 FIG. 10 10 12 14 16 16 18 18 10 18 18 16 16 a b a b a b a b illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a conventional pair of loupe glasses. Particularly, the loupesfeature a frame, a neck, a pair of lensesand, and a pair of ocularsand. In this example, the pair of loupesis referred to as through-the-lens loupes as the ocularsandare attached to and pass through the front of respective lensesand. It should be appreciated, however, that other styles of loupes, such as in-front-of-the-lens loupes, are also commonly used and are equally as applicable to this disclosure.

10 10 14 18 10 It may be desirable to provide improved lighting or camera systems to existing loupes, such as the loupes. Existing lighting or camera solutions may exist on the market today and may attach to the loupesat the neck, for example. These loupe lighting and camera solutions, however, may be frustrating, bulky, and cumbersome in establishing proper lighting of a surgical target or proper visualization of the target for video capture. They may also be difficult to attach, focus, and direct to a desired viewing target. Moreover, the lighting and camera placement may be such that it is mis-aligned with a user's eyes or the ocularsof a pair of loupes. Those that have used conventional lighting and camera solutions are very familiar with the shortcomings and difficulties associated with the same.

Moreover, existing loupes or camera systems can restrict the field of vision due to limited space and lighting, which may impact a clinician's, or any other industry user's ability to perform precise movements. The current application describes systems and methods that may improve or eliminate the frustrations and difficulties associated with conventional retrofit lighting or video devices on the market today. For instance, embodiments described herein may feature systems that ensure illumination is generated at the point of view (PoV) so that the illumination is directly applied at the field of view (FoV). The current application also addresses the disadvantages related to limited FoV by adding stereo video capabilities that can be adjusted to enhance, modify or otherwise improve the FoV in real-time with the aid of displays. As described herein, PoV may refer to a location or point near or proximate the loupe glasses and/or lenses (e.g., at a user's point of view). FoV may refer to a range of a user's observable view that can be seen at a given time through the loupes or camera devices. The FoV can be measured horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Another limitation of current loupe devices is that wearing loupes may alter a clinician's sensorimotor coordination, as the eyes shift from magnified to non-magnified fields, potentially affecting balance and neck position. Sensorimotor coordination is the combination of sensory inputs and motor outputs for humans that enable controlled and adaptive movement. It relies on the brain's ability to process information from vision, touch, balance, and body position to guide precise muscle actions. Impaired sensorimotor coordination can affect basic and complex tasks, from walking to handling instruments. For medical professionals, especially surgeons and clinicians, such impairments can compromise precision, increase the risk of error, and reduce overall performance, making accurate assessment and enhancement of sensorimotor function critically important in healthcare settings. The methods discussed herein may address these sensorimotor alterations by providing an alternative view of the clinician, or otherwise user into a display using the stereo vision system as input.

Furthermore, although some loupes come with attached lighting options, the illumination provided can be less effective than lighting systems integrated into other devices such as microscopes. The system and methods described herein may enable a user to autonomously or manually control the illumination of the FoV for improved comfort and performance. This may be accomplished, in part, by placing a lighting system and/or a video system directly at the PoV such that the lighting system and/or camera system is directly aligned, with the user's FoV.

In other words, an improved solution that facilitates ideal lighting and video capture may save time, effort, and in the example of surgical procedures, may improve surgical efficiency.

2 3 FIGS.and 8 FIG. 100 100 150 102 104 106 108 102 116 104 106 108 102 110 120 100 150 100 150 150 120 150 150 150 150 Turning to, a systemis disclosed. The systemmay comprise an improved illumination and visualization devicewhich may comprise a chassis, a board, a mounting ring, and a plurality of lenses. The chassismay support, within the chamber, each of the board, the mounting ring, and the plurality of lenses. Moreover, the chassismay further comprise at least one camera mounting channelfor supporting at least one camera or video capture device(see). The systemand/or the devicemay further comprise at least one battery or power supply, and at least one controller or processor with a memory and computer executable instructions. It should be appreciated that the various components of the systemand/or the devicemay be located at or affixed to the deviceor they may be located at an external location and connected through wired or wireless communication. For instance, the video capture devicemay be fixed to the devicewhile the battery or power supply, and controller or processor with a memory and computer executable instructions may be located away from the device. However, it should be understood that any or all, or a combination of components may be located at or proximate to the deviceor at an external location. To facilitate control or transfer of data and commands, the devicemay include various communication modules or devices.

150 18 10 As discussed below, the illumination and visualization devicemay be attached to the ocularsof an existing pair of loupesor may be manufactured as part of the lenses or ocular devices themselves.

104 112 118 112 118 118 112 112 118 The boardmay comprise a plurality of light-emitting-diodes (LEDs), at least one PCB, and at least one heat-sink 122. The plurality of LEDsmay be provided on a single PCB, or plural PCBs, which may provide electrical connections to each of the LEDs. Each of the LEDsmay comprise similar lighting characteristics, or alternatively, each of the LEDs may comprise different lighting characteristics. That is, LEDs of various colors, wavelengths, sizes, intensities, or warmth may be provided. By way of example, a PCBmay be provided with ten LEDs. Five of the LEDs may be rated at 5000 Kelvin and five of the LEDS may be rated at 2700 Kelvin. In this manner, different illumination characteristics may be provided (e.g., cool white light, natural light, warm light, etc.). As discussed below, a controller may be configured to analyze sensed polarization parameters to produce an improved image quality by adjusting control parameters of the LEDs to achieve a more desirable image. By way of example, the control parameters that may be adjusted to include one or more of illumination intensity, wavelengths, color temperature, color profile, and other similar parameters that may be adjusted for LEDs.

2 FIG. 104 118 It should be appreciated that any number or combination of LEDs may be provided, and each LED or group of LEDs may be controlled independently from one another to achieve desirable lighting characteristics or polarization. In the example illustrated in, the LEDs may be concentrically and evenly spaced around a circumference of the board/PCB. It should be understood, however, that other spacing and configurations may be possible.

106 114 114 108 108 114 106 114 108 112 104 The mounting ringmay comprise a plurality of concentrically and evenly spaced openings. Each of the openingsmay accept a respective lens. In other words, each of the lensesmay fit into a respective openingof the mounting ring. Each of the openingsand lensesmay be aligned with a respective LEDon the boardto achieve desired lighting characteristics.

108 108 106 106 108 104 104 106 108 112 100 By way of example, each lensmay be aligned and calibrated in terms of field of view, focal point, distance of illumination and other illumination and visualization characteristics. It should be appreciated that each lens may be calibrated independently according to a specified need or may be calibrated in a manner similar to one another. Once aligned and calibrated, the plurality of lensesmay mounted in the mounting ring, where they may be aligned and calibrated again as a sub-system. Then, the mounting ring, with lensesmay be coupled to the boardfor creating the illumination sub-system. The illumination sub-system may comprise the illumination components such as the board, the mounting ringthe lenses, the LEDs, and any other device or component of the lighting system.

112 112 108 112 108 112 100 To achieve various lighting characteristics and profiles, any individual or combination of LEDsmay be operated at a given time. For instance, LEDsaligned with specific lensesmay be operated to achieve a first lighting profile, and a second grouping of LEDsaligned with a second grouping of lensesmay be operated to achieve a second lighting profile. And as discussed above, each individual LEDmay be operated independently from one another to achieve an infinite number of specifically tailored lighting profiles as required or desired by an end user or as commanded automatically by a controller of the system.

120 102 110 120 120 112 A video capture device or cameramay be mounted on the chassiswithin the camera mounting channel. The camera field of view may be aligned to or with the illumination pattern created by the illumination sub-system. In other words, the cameramay be aligned in a direction similar to the illumination pattern created by the plurality of LEDs of the lighting system. In this manner, the cameraand the LEDsmay be directed at the same point of interest.

100 102 120 In one embodiment, the systemhas at least one camera, mounted to a single chassis. The cameramay be used for visualization of the field of view and may also be used as an input sensor for reading various illumination characteristics. The input signal from the input sensor may be used to correct illumination characteristics dynamically, such as light intensity, light wavelength, polarization and other illumination characteristics.

100 120 102 102 18 10 100 150 18 150 18 150 18 120 120 a a b b In another embodiment, the systemhas two cameras, each mounted on a respective chassis, where each respective chassisis mounted on a respective lens or ocularof a loupe. In other words, the systemmay comprise two improved lighting and visualization devices, one for each eye or ocular. A first lighting and visualization devicemay be attached to a first ocularand a second lighting and visualization devicemay be attached to a second ocular. Each of the camerasmay be used for visualization of the combined field of view and/or as combined input sensors of illumination characteristics. The combined input signal from the sensors/camerasmay be used to correct illumination characteristics dynamically, such as light intensity, light wavelength, polarization and other illumination characteristics.

150 120 100 120 100 In other embodiments, each lighting and visualization devicemay comprise more than one camera. By way of example, different cameras may be used for different visual needs (e.g., high light, low light, differing fields of view, etc.). In either embodiment, the systemmay use its sensor or plurality of sensors (e.g., cameras) to evaluate the field of view and its illumination characteristics. The systemmay also use vision algorithms to align a field of view mask to the illuminated field of view. Similarly, the system may use vision algorithms to reduce glare, and other illumination aberrations for visualization enhancement.

120 It should be appreciated that the video feed may be either a mono or stereo video feed depending on the number of camerasused to provide the video. In either case, the video may be presented digitally in any suitable manner. For instance, the video feed may be presented, in real-time to a video monitor, a cellular device, a tablet device, or may be streamed via the Internet or local area network. The video feed may be recorded for viewing at a later time. This may address the illumination, and video sharing shortcomings of existing monocular and binocular visual aid devices. These video sharing capabilities may also improve collaborative efforts through knowledge transfer using a real-time, PoV stereo vision sharing system. Those skilled in the art will appreciate the value in a system such as this. For example, video sharing capabilities may be useful for workflow audits, educational purposes, workflow documentation, and display applications.

120 120 The video capture devicereferenced herein may include any suitable image capture technology capable of recording still images and/or live video. Examples of such devices include, but are not limited to, digital cameras (e.g., CCD or CMOS-based sensors), smartphone cameras, webcams, DSLR or mirrorless cameras, thermal imaging cameras, night vision cameras, depth cameras (e.g., time-of-flight or structured light sensors), 360-degree or panoramic cameras, and other commercially available or custom imaging systems. The camera may support various resolutions, frame rates, and compression formats depending on the application. It may be integrated into the device housing or externally connected via wired (e.g., USB, HDMI) or wireless (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) interfaces. Additionally, the video capturemay include supporting components such as lenses, filters, image processors, and storage or transmission modules as needed for capturing and delivering the desired visual data.

100 120 18 10 120 120 In certain embodiments, the systemmay include two camerasarranged to capture images and/or video feeds from slightly different perspectives (e.g., similar to human vision with two eyes). This dual-camera configuration enables the generation of a stereo image or photo feed, which can be used to extract depth information, support 3D reconstruction, or enhance spatial awareness in image processing applications. The cameras may be positioned with a fixed baseline distance between them and may be synchronized to capture frames simultaneously. In the examples provided herein, the fixed baseline distance is the distance between ocularof a pair of loupes, which can be configurable based on different sizes or pairs of loupes. The resulting image data from both camerasmay be processed using stereo matching algorithms to produce depth maps, disparity maps, or other forms of three-dimensional representations. The stereo camera pair may consist of identical or different types of cameras(e.g., two RGB cameras, or one RGB and one infrared camera) depending on the requirements of the application. Additionally, calibration procedures may be implemented to align the image outputs and correct for lens distortion or parallax errors. The stereo imaging system may be integrated into a single housing or implemented using discrete, spatially separated camera modules. The processing and analysis of the image data and stereo image data matching and other various needs may be accomplished by a controller having a processor, as discussed below.

150 10 130 102 18 10 102 18 10 130 18 18 102 18 10 150 10 132 104 106 130 132 130 132 4 8 FIGS.- As discussed herein, the one or more lighting and visualization devicesmay be attached to a pair of existing loupes. Specifically, as illustrated in, an inner diameter of the first portionof the chassismay be sized according to an outer diameter of the ocularsof the loupes. In this way, the chassismay be affixed to the ocularsof the loupesby way of pressure fit. That is, the first potionmay correspond in shape and size to the ocularsand may fit over top of the oculars. In other embodiments, the chassismay be affixed to the ocularsof the loupesusing any suitable attachment technique such as adhesive, screws, tape, or the like. The attachment may be permanent or temporary such that the one or more lighting and visualization devicesmay be suitably attached or removed from the loupesas necessary. The second portionof the chassis may be sized and shaped according to the outer diameter of the boardand the mounting ring. In the embodiment illustrated herein, the diameter of the first portionis smaller than the diameter of the second portion, however, it should be appreciated that the diameters of the first portionand the second portioncan be equal in diameter or opposite of what is illustrated.

102 104 106 134 134 18 10 134 10 18 150 134 102 104 106 150 18 102 150 10 18 Moreover, the chassis, the board, and the mounting ringeach are circular in shape and comprise an openingextending through the center of the device. The openingmay be configured to align with a field of view of an ocularof the pair of loupes. That is, the openingmay allow the user of the loupesto look through the ocularswithout being obstructed by any of the components of the lighting and visualization device. In this manner, the user's view is not altered or obstructed by the addition of the devices or systems disclosed herein. In this example, the openingextends through the chassis, the board, and the mounting ringsuch that the center of the opening, or the center of each device is aligned with an axis extending through the center of the lighting and visualization device. In the examples provided, the ocularsand the chassisare circular in shape; however, it should be appreciated that the various components of the devicecan be adapted to fit any suitable pair of loupesand/or oculars.

150 102 130 132 104 106 150 150 10 150 Said differently, the lighting and visualization deviceincludes the chassishaving the first portionand the second portion, the board, and the mounting ring, each having a central opening. The components are arranged such that their central openings are concentrically aligned along a common central axis, forming a continuous visual pathway through the lighting and visualization device. The aligned openings are configured to permit unobstructed vision through the centers of the components, enabling a user to view or observe an area, target, or FoV beyond the lighting and visualization deviceas if the device were not there. That is, the user's vision through the loupesis unobstructed by the lighting and visualization device.

120 110 130 132 130 124 132 124 132 120 132 132 130 10 120 102 132 130 4 FIG. Because the cameramay be mounted within the channelof the first portion, and because the second portionis larger in diameter than the first portion, an openingwithin the second portionmay be required. For example, see. The openingcan be made in the surface adjacent to the outer diameter of the second portionto allow the camerato visualize the workpiece and FoV through the second portion. As discussed, the second portionfaces toward the workpiece and FoV, while the first portionfaces towards the loupesand corresponding user. It should be noted that the cameramay be placed in other locations on the chassis, such as on the outer diameter of the second portion. However, placement of the camera on the first portionmay allow for the camera PoV to be closer to the PoV of the user, which may create a more desirable camera or video capture feed.

100 150 120 18 18 10 120 14 10 18 120 18 112 140 18 120 112 140 102 18 142 120 142 102 18 112 120 142 140 120 112 142 120 3 FIG. 8 FIG. As discussed above, the systemand the devicemay orient and position the cameraas close to the field of view or the center axis of the ocularas reasonably possible. To avoid modification to the ocularsof a pair of loupes, a cameramay be placed on the outside of the loupes. In conventional camera systems for loupes, the camera is placed near the bridgeof the loupesto avoid obstructing the field of view of the user. However, because of this, the camera's field of view differs from that of the user because the camera is spaced a significant distance away from the center axis of the ocular. The device described herein positions the cameraproximate the center axis of the ocularto achieve more desirable vision and image capture without obstructing the view of the user. The plurality of LEDsmay be placed the same distance away from the center axisof the ocularas the camera. As best illustrated inor, the plurality of LEDsare concentrically spaced around the center pointof the chassis(and the ocular) at a predefined radius. The cameramay be positioned with a similar predefined radiusfrom the center point of the chassis(and the ocular). Where the plurality of LEDsand the camaraare spaced a same radiusfrom the center, a break in the concentrically spaced LEDs may be used to make space for the camera. In some instances, the plurality of LEDsare spaced a different radiuscompared to the camera.

150 10 10 150 10 102 150 10 10 It should be appreciated that the one or more lighting and visualization devicescan be sized and designed to engage with and fit over top of existing pairs of loupesof various sizes and configurations. In some embodiments, no modification to the existing pairs of loupesis necessary to engage the lighting and visualization device. This can allow various users to achieve desired lighting and visualization characteristics using existing pairs of loupes. The chassisof the lighting and visualization devicemay be designed, sized, and fit specifically for specific models of loupes. Moreover, in other embodiments, a pair of loupesmay be manufactured as an all-in-one device to include the various lighting and visualization features as described herein.

9 FIG. 100 100 120 120 112 112 100 160 160 160 160 160 150 150 150 150 160 150 160 150 150 150 160 a b a n a b a b Turning to, a schematic diagram of the systemis shown. As illustrated, the systemcomprises at least two video sensors or camerasand, and a plurality of LEDs-. The systemfurther comprises at least one main power supplyand secondary power supply. The power suppliesandmay be any suitable power supply, such as a 120V to 12V converter, a battery, etc. It should be appreciated that any number of power supplies may be provided. Moreover, the power suppliesmay be located at the deviceor external to the devicewhere power is provided through a wired connection with the device. In other examples, the devicemay include at least one dedicated power supply(e.g., such as a battery) on the device, and there may be a secondary power supply(e.g., second battery or wired connection AC/DC power) external to the device. For example, for wireless embodiments of the device, the devicemay include a power supplyin the form of a rechargeable battery.

100 120 150 The systemincludes various processing modules configured to operate, analyze, interpret, and/or enhance image or video data captured by one or more camerasor to operate the various LEDs and other components. The functionality of the various modules described herein may be executed by a controller (or plurality of controllers) integrated within the deviceitself or by an external controller (or plurality of controllers) communicatively coupled to the device (e.g., via a wired or wireless connection). The controller (or plurality of controllers) may comprise one or more processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), microcontrollers, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), or other computing elements capable of performing the operations and functionality described herein.

100 190 192 190 192 190 192 190 192 190 192 For example, the systemcan include controllersand/orconfigured to control or otherwise communicate with the various sensors or components via a wired or wireless communication link. The controllersormay include a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to perform the various functions described herein, such as activation of the light-emitting diodes, control of image capture by the camera, analysis of image capture and image processing, field of view masking, field of view segmentation, target identification, illumination control, and the like. The controllers,can be located locally to the various sensors, or remotely. The controllers,can receive sensor data, commands, store corresponding information, and/or perform the various processing tasks and controls as described. It should be understood that any number of the controllers,may be used, and that various functionality can be handled on shared or separate controllers.

190 192 100 In certain embodiments, the controllers,can also communicate various information to a server. The server can be local, remote, or cloud-based as part of a cloud computing environment. In various embodiments, additional controllers can exist as part of the server. The server can also be distributed among multiple locations and/or devices. In general, a network can be implemented to couple one or more devices of the systemvia wired or wireless connectivity, over which data communications are enabled between devices and between the network and at least one of a second network, a subnetwork of the network, or a combination thereof. It is to be appreciated that any suitable number of networks can be used with the subject innovation and data communication on networks can be selected by one of sound engineering judgment and/or one skilled in the art.

100 162 120 164 150 120 162 The systemmay include an image processing modulecapable of receiving and processing image data from the various camera sensorsor the image acquisition module, according to any of the description provided herein. These operations may include, but are not limited to, filtering, edge detection, object recognition, feature extraction, image segmentation, depth estimation, color correction, and compression. Processed image data may be used for display, storage, transmission, or further computational analysis. The modularity of the processing architecture allows for flexible deployment, either fully embedded within the deviceor distributed across external computing resources such as a remote server or cloud-based platform. Moreover, it should be appreciated that the imaging from the cameramay be stored on suitable hardware or cloud-based storage platforms and processed by the image processing modulein real time or any time thereafter.

100 166 166 Additionally, the systemmay include a dynamic polarization module. The polarization modulemay facilitate illumination and polarization control or otherwise polarization manipulation flexibility. This may be helpful for applications such as glare reduction, which may enhance contrast imaging, and selective illumination of polarization-sensitive materials, polarization-based edge detection, and material classification can be dynamically optimized for each scene.

166 100 120 100 The polarization modulemay also be used to generate complex polarization patterns and gradients. By precisely controlling the orientation and ellipticity of polarization at each point, the module may create intricate polarization patterns that enable interaction with materials and surfaces to address better object visualization and glare reduction. The polarization control and enhancement may be accomplished, as described above, by controlling various aspects of the plurality of LEDs to achieve more desirable polarization parameters. The polarization control and enhancement may further be handled through software or by the selection of different hardware. For instance, the systemmay switch between various camerasto achieve a more desirable video feed. In other words, the systemmay incorporate advanced feedback mechanisms that can sense and adapt to the polarization properties of illuminated objects, allowing for intelligent, responsive lighting and control of devices that maximizes visibility and information extraction in various environments.

112 170 172 112 170 172 112 120 180 182 184 To facilitate control of the plurality of LEDs, a plurality of illumination control modulesand LED driver modulesmay be provided. It should be appreciated that that each individual LEDmay be controlled via a respective LED control moduleand LED driver module. In this manner, each respective LEDmay be independently controlled. Aspects of control may include any applicable LED control feature such as intensity, frequency, etc. Such control may be based at least partially on data received from the camera sensors, the various control modules, or data provided by the AI vision algorithms, FoV segmentation module, target identification module, or the like.

100 196 120 100 196 120 The systemmay also include a field of view masking module. Field of view (FoV) masking, as discussed herein refers to a method of constraining image data acquisition, processing, or display to a predefined angular or spatial region corresponding to the effective optical field of view of a cameraof the system. The field of view masking modulemay receive real-time image or video data from one or more cameras, and may apply a masking function that excludes portions of the image frame or sensor data that fall outside a defined field of view, based on parameters such as angular range, focal depth, or device orientation. This masking may be implemented through software using geometric transformations, pixel-level region masking, or real-time projection filtering, and may reduce visual clutter, enhance procedural focus, and improve the accuracy of downstream image processing algorithms (such as image analysis). In some embodiments, the FoV mask is dynamically adjustable based on sensor alignment, user input, or other predefined criteria.

100 180 180 180 180 100 100 In certain embodiments, the systemincludes an artificial intelligence (AI) moduleconfigured to analyze live or recorded video feeds to detect objects, events, patterns, or other conditions of interest. The AI modulemay utilize machine learning models or algorithms such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), transformers, or other deep learning architectures trained on relevant datasets. The analysis may include object detection, classification, tracking, activity recognition, anomaly detection, facial or gesture recognition, and other context-aware interpretations. The AI processing may be performed locally on a device-integrated processor or controller, or externally via a remote computing resource (e.g., edge server or cloud platform). The AI modulemay operate in real time or on a delayed basis, depending on system requirements. Training and inference models may be updated dynamically or periodically to improve accuracy or adapt to new conditions, ensuring robust and adaptive video analysis across varying environments and use cases. In some embodiments, the AI modulemay be integrated with other various features or modules of the systemto improve lighting and visualization of the system. The various connection lines in the system diagrams illustrate either wired or wireless connections between devices, modules, programs, and functionality of the controllers. In some instances the connections may be software interaction between modules rather than physical connections.

10 12 FIGS.- 10 FIG. 100 150 150 18 10 200 a Turning to, various examples of the systemor deviceare provided. In, a lighting and visualization deviceshown installed onto an ocularof a pair of loupes. As illustrated, the field of view and the lighting is directed toward a single point of interest.

11 FIG. 100 150 210 illustrates the systemand the lighting and visualization devicein use. As illustrated a real-time video stream of the user's point of view (PoV) is produced on the video screen. It should be appreciated that this video stream may be transmitted via hardwire connection, wireless connection, or via a cloud-based network as described above.

12 FIG. 150 10 150 18 10 150 18 10 a b is an exemplary embodiment of the lighting and visualization deviceinstalled onto an existing pair of loupes. It should be appreciated that although illustrated with one lighting and visualization deviceinstalled onto a single ocularof the loupes, a second lighting and visualization devicemay be installed on the second ocularof the loupes.

Further, although certain embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that equivalents and modifications falling within the scope of the appended claims will occur to others who are skilled in the art upon the reading and understanding of this specification.